Ryga Arts Festival

Event Dates:
  • Sat • August 13, 2022 • 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Sun • August 14, 2022 • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Mon • August 15, 2022 • 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Tue • August 16, 2022 • 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Wed • August 17, 2022 • 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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The RYGA ARTS FESTIVAL is a vibrant celebration of the arts in the spectacular Okanagan valley of British Columbia. Inspired by George Ryga, it takes place in Summerland throughout the week of August 13th – 21st (with a sneak peek event on August 9th at Lunessence Winery!) and features events such as workshops, live music, spoken word, poetry and more!

Day 1: Saturday August 13th
10:00am to 11:30am – Weathering the Storm
2:00pm to 3:30pm – Andrea Warner, Buffy Sainte-Marie: The Authorized Biography
7:00pm to 9:00pm – Made in Canada
12:30pm to 6:30pm – Story Booth

Day 2: Sunday August 14th
1:00pm to 2:30pm – Story Circle
3:30pm to 5:00pm – “In the Shadow of the Vulture” by George Ryga

Day 3: Monday August 15th
7:00pm to 9:30pm – Vinyl night!

Day 4: Tuesday August 16th
12:30pm to 6:30pm – Story Booth
5:00pm to 6:30pm – These are the Songs That I Sing When I’m Sad

Day 5: Wednesday August 17th
12:30pm – 6:30pm – Story Booth
5:00pm to 6:30pm – These are the Songs That I Sing When I’m Sad

Day 6: Thursday August 18th
5:00pm to 6:30pm – These are the Songs That I Sing When I’m Sad
7:00pm to 9:30pm – Outspoken: Spoken Word and Open Mic

Day 7: Friday August 19th
5:00pm to 6:30pm – These are the Songs That I Sing When I’m Sad
7:00pm to 9:30pm – Catherine MacLellan in concert

Day 8: Saturday August 20th
1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 2;30pm, 3:00pm – The Theatre Trail
10:00am to 12:30pm – Jane Miller: Singing Workshop
7:00pm to 9:00pm – Celeigh Cardinal, live!

Day 9: Sunday August 21st
2:00pm to 4:00pm – Hootenanny Extravaganza